Chester Rotary’s 48th Four on the Fourth 2026 — Chester, CT

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Chester, CT
Venue
78 Main Street
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
4 on the 4th
Includes
T-Shirt
July 4- The 48th annual Four-on the-Fourth road race sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club will start at 9 AM Friday July 4 Runners can register with RunSignup.com from March 1. The Adult fees are $35 through May 26; $40 from May 27 through race day. Flat fee for Children age 16 and under is $15. The race loops through the village of Chester and is USATF sanctioned. Timing will be provided by Super Race Systems. Team and individual awards will be presented. The race is a major fund raiser for the Chester Rotary. All proceeds are distributed to local charities and non-profit organizations. For more information and race packet pick-up times visit www.chesterrotary.org as the date draws near.

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